Hebrews 9:18

18 That's why even the first covenant was not put into effect without the spilling of blood.

Hebrews 9:18 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 9:18

Whereupon neither the first testament
Or the first administration of the covenant of grace under the law:

was dedicated without blood;
or "confirmed" without it, that dispensation being a typical one; and that blood was typical of the blood of Christ, by which the new covenant or testament is ratified; see ( Exodus 24:7 Exodus 24:8 ) .

Hebrews 9:18 In-Context

16 What happens in the case of a will? It is necessary to prove that the person who made the will has died.

17 A will is in effect only when somebody has died. It never takes effect while the one who made it is still living.

18 That's why even the first covenant was not put into effect without the spilling of blood.

19 Moses first announced every commandment of the law to all the people. Then he took the blood of calves. He also took water, bright red wool and branches of a hyssop plant. He sprinkled the scroll. He also sprinkled all of the people.

20 He said, "This is the blood of the covenant God has commanded you to keep."(Exodus 24:8)